Monroe Park Conservancy

Monroe Park is one of Richmond’s most culturally and environmentally significant open spaces. Once a state fairground and later a military encampment, the registered historic park now provides passage and respite to an ever increasing student body at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as well as residents of the surrounding Carver, Oregon Hill, and Fan neighborhoods.

Forming the western edge of the City’s downtown grid, Monroe Park is bounded by Belvidere Street to the east, Main Street to the south, and Laurel and Franklin Streets to the west and north, respectively. VCU’s recent expansion of the Business and Engineering Schools has significantly altered the context, use, and demographic makeup of the Park. Such a shift offers unprecedented opportunity for area stakeholders to transform the Park into a vibrant, urban oasis.

Embracing this opportunity, Park patrons and City officials have assembled the Monroe Park Advisory Committee, diverse consultant teams and, most recently, the Monroe Park Conservancy, to accomplish a dramatic rebirth of Richmond's oldest and most historic park.

About Us

Monroe Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to facilitate the renovation of Monroe Park through a public-private partnership. The Mayor of the City of Richmond, the President of VCU, and the Board from the public at large nominates its directors.

Our Mission

To administer the restoration, enhancement and operation of Richmond’s Monroe Park — an historic landmark with cultural, environmental and recreational significance to the City of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, area residents and businesses.

Donate

Your tax-deductible contribution to Monroe Park Conservancy is vital to the Rebirth of Richmond’s most historic park. With your generous support, we are re-inventing the Park as a green oasis in the heart of the city.